Rebecca Smyth

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• 5 Tips on Living with Autism

  Autism Spectrum DisorderAutism – also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability related to brain development. Autism affects how a person communicates and relates to other people and experiences around them. These disorders are characterized in varying degrees and are...

• Sports Illustrated Model Robyn Lawley Shares Her Lupus Story

  Robyn Lawley is the first curvy model to be on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. She has appeared in four publications of the magazine, including the most recent issue, and hosts the plus-size modeling competition called Cosmo Cure. Lawley is a celebrity in the fashion and...

• Pulse Oximeter Use for Patients with COPD

  Pulse oximeters measure the pulse rate of an individual, which is usually marked by a small heart. This is the first number that appears while using a pulse oximeter.  It also measures the proportion of oxygenated hemoglobin in the blood within pulsating vessels. This determines the level of oxygen...

• Reasons Why You Need a Tonsillectomy

  A tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure performed to get rid of one's tonsils. The same procedure can be used to remove the adenoids. For adults, the administration of a local anesthesia to numb the throat is enough. However, children may have to be given general anesthesia, which makes them...

• Sons Can Inherit Heart Disease from Their Fathers

  A recent study has shown that some of the genes present in the Y chromosome increases the chances of heart disease by as much as 50%. Men inherit a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases directly from their fathers. This adds to the increasing evidence as to why men are more susceptible to heart...

• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Fibroids?

  Fibroids don’t have clear signs and symptoms. However, there are certain symptoms a woman with fibroids will show. Before you understand the signs and symptoms of fibroids, you should know some key facts:...